Sr Manager, Procurement to Pay

Waters is seeking a highly organized, analytical and motivated Sr. PTP Manager to lead the assessment and implementation for Procure to Pay of a recent acquisition.  This role will ensure a seamless integration of Procure to Pay processes and systems as well as efficient and compliant procurement and accounts payable operations.  The ideal candidate will be an expert in PTP systems and end-to-end processes, project management, control frameworks and acquisitions. The Sr. Manager of PTP will report to Global Process Owner Source to Pay.

• Lead the integration of the acquired company's “as is” PTP processes, policies, and systems into Water’s existing complex global framework.
• Subject matter expert of end-to-end PTP operations, including purchase order creation, invoice processing, and supplier payments with an in-depth knowledge of solving multifaceted PTP scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders from both organizations (e.g., procurement, finance, IT) to ensure alignment and address potential challenges during the integration process.
• Develop, align and implement strategies to optimize PTP processes, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and adherence to company policies and financial regulations.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including managing existing supplier contracts and onboarding new vendors as needed.
• Ensure SOX compliance with internal controls, financial regulations, and audit requirements related to PTP activities for both companies.
• Generate and analyze reports related to procurement spending and vendor performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Manage and optimize PTP systems, such as S4, Ariba and Concur for day-to-day operations and integration activities.
• Lead efforts to implement scalable solutions and drive continuous operational improvements for both standard and complex PTP functions.
• Upon completion of the integration, PTP Manager will manage the daily PTP operations of the newly integrated team

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 10+ years of experience effectively leading Procure to Pay functions
• Experience in using SAP accounting and purchasing modules.
• Experience in using Ariba Buying & Invoicing

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

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